What is the Population of Latvia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Latvia has a population of approximately 1,829,000 people, making it the 147th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 64,559 km², the population density is roughly 28 people per km².
| Population | 1,829,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 147th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.02% |
| Area | 64,559 km² |
| Population density | 28 / km² |
| Demonym | Latvian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 147th |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 144th |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 145th |
| Lesotho | 2,116,427 | 146th |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 148th |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,668,768 | 149th |
| Bahrain | 1,594,654 | 150th |
Latvia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 207,600 |
| Estonia | 1,369,995 | 45,227 |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 65,300 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
Latvia in context
- Latvia covers 64,559 km², making it the 122nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia.
- With 1,829,000 people, Latvia holds about 1.7% of the population of Northern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Latvia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Latvia — FAQ
What is the population of Latvia?
The population of Latvia is approximately 1,829,000 (1.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Latvia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Latvia at approximately 1,829,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Latvia is the 147th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Latvia?
Approximately 1,829,000 people live in Latvia, making it the 147th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Latvia rank by population?
Latvia is the 147th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.02%.
What is the population density of Latvia?
Latvia has a population density of roughly 28 people per km², based on a land area of 64,559 km².
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